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The Delta Cross Channel Gates will open Sat., June 13 at 10 a.m., improving boating access between the Sacramento River and the Delta. Gates will stay open through summer. Boaters should use caution and stay alert to changing conditions.
#CADelta #Reclamation
ALT An aerial view of gates on a river with trees around.
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Jun 11
Biologists from the Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Basin Region are teaming up with the @NatlParkService for a $450,000, three-year Science and Technology Research Program project focused on springs and groundwater in the Grand Canyon. This project will monitor spring health and water quality, quantify groundwater contributions to the Colorado River, and use remote sensing and gauges to track long-term trends in response to climate changes.
The research will help establish baseline data, support collaborative water management and strengthen drought resilience throughout the Lower Colorado River Basin.
📸: The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
ALT Wide view of a calm river flowing through towering red rock canyon walls under a clear blue sky.
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Jun 9
Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Bureau of Reclamation is helping modernize Utah’s Strawberry High Line Canal, supporting President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to stronger infrastructure and water security.
The project improves reliability, helps prevent canal breaches and conserves water for the future. đź’§
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Jun 8
On June 5, the Bureau of Reclamation welcomed community members along with state and federal leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam failure, an event that reshaped communities across eastern Idaho and influenced dam safety practices around the world.
Fifty years later, we honor the lives lost and recognize the resilience of the communities that came together to rebuild. This milestone also marks five decades of progress in dam safety and Reclamation's ongoing commitment to learning, improving and protecting the public.
The commemoration concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Teton Dam Commemorative Overlook. Featuring interpretive panels and enhanced visitor amenities, the overlook provides a place to reflect on the dam's history, understand its lasting impact and learn about the lessons that continue to guide our work today.
Together, we continue building a future informed by the lessons of the past and a shared commitment to safety.
If you visit the former dam site, we invite you to explore the new overlook and experience this important addition to the landscape.
📸 Community members, Bureau of Reclamation employees and state and federal leaders cut the ribbon during the dedication of the new Teton Dam Commemorative Overlook near the former Teton Dam site in eastern Idaho on June 5, 2026.
📸 Visitors read interpretive panels at the Teton Dam Commemorative Overlook while viewing the former Teton Dam site in eastern Idaho. The overlook provides information about the dam's history, failure and lasting impact on the region.
📸 Linnea Melbye, senior adviser for the Bureau of Reclamation, speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam failure at the Teton Dam Commemorative Overlook in eastern Idaho.
📸 Visitors explore the Teton Dam Commemorative Overlook, reading interpretive panels and viewing the former Teton Dam site during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Teton Dam failure in eastern Idaho.
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Jun 5
Behind‑the‑scenes at Hoover Dam! The Water Education Foundation received a behind‑the‑scenes look at Hoover Dam and its hydropower plant. They learned how renewable hydropower supports grid reliability and provides electricity to millions. The Water Education Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, California, dedicated to increasing public understanding of water resources across California and the American West.
Reclamation experts met with regional water managers and partner agencies to discuss river operations, drought response, environmental stewardship, and long‑term sustainability in the Colorado River Basin. The visit highlighted Reclamation’s mission to manage and protect water resources in a responsible and sustainable way for the benefit of the public.
📸 1: WEF participants walking through the power plant.
📸 2: WEF participants surround tour guide pointing out sections of the Hoover Dam on a screen.
📸 3: WEF participants pose for a group photo at the bottom of the powerplant with the downstream face of the dam in the background.
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Jun 4
Hoover Dam is shining a little brighter this summer! 🎉🇺🇸🎂
Through July 4, visitors can experience a special patriotic display featuring a massive American flag and red, white and blue lighting each evening from dusk until 10 p.m.
Experience this tribute at one of America's most iconic engineering marvels!
🎥: Video showing a variety of angles of the red, white and blue light show on the dam with a large American flag in the center. Video by Jacob Unger, USBR
#Freedom250 #America250 #Reclamation
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Jun 3
Strengthening water reliability through partnership. đź’§
Today, the Bureau of Reclamation joined @sdcwa, @mwdh2o, and water agencies from Arizona and Nevada at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant to sign a memorandum of understanding focused on innovative water supply solutions.
The partnership will explore opportunities to transfer or exchange purified recycled water and desalinated water to support long-term water reliability and sustainability across the Colorado River Basin.
#Reclamation #Partnership
ALT A man in a dark suit and red tie speaks at a podium during a water policy event. The podium features a “Solutions for the Southwest” logo, and a large banner with the same branding hangs behind him. Another man in a suit sits at a table beside the podium with a tablecloth displaying the San Diego County Water Authority logo. The event appears to be held under a tent and focuses on collaborative water solutions for the Southwest.
ALT Representatives from Western water agencies participate in a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony beneath a “Solutions for the Southwest” backdrop. Agency banners line the table as officials review and sign documents supporting regional collaboration on water reliability and sustainability.
ALT Representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation and partner water agencies pose for a group photo following a regional water partnership signing ceremony. The officials stand behind a table displaying agency banners beneath a “Solutions for the Southwest” backdrop, highlighting collaboration on long-term water reliability and sustainability across the Colorado River Basin.
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Jun 3
Anglers like me? We’re a pain in the ANS.
Aquatic nuisance species are a growing threat to Western water resources. If we aren't careful, invasive mussels, plants, and other invertebrates can easily take over our lakes and rivers.
Be a Pain in the ANS! Clean, drain, and dry your gear between each use—no matter where you're going or coming from. The future of Western rivers, lakes and streams is in our hands (and on our boots), and we should be proud to do our part and stop invasive mussels, snails, and aquatic weeds in their tracks.
ALT An angler scrubs mud and rocks from a boot at a gear cleaning station.
ALT Waders and boots set out to dry at a gear cleaning station.
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Jun 2
Recently the team from the Northern California Area Office suited up for intensive Swift Water Rescue training at Pigeon Point, Junction City. This two‑day, hands‑on course is designed to build confidence and rescue skills in fast‑moving water.
Participants trained in:
• Self‑rescue techniques
• Throw‑bag operations
• Swift‑moving water navigation
• Hazard awareness, including hydraulics, strainers, and entrapments
• Scenario‑based rescue drills to sharpen judgment and teamwork
This training was physically demanding, highly technical, and essential for those who work on or around rivers. The NCAO Team's commitment to safety strengthens our entire mission.
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May 31
National Dam Safety Awareness Day is a reminder of both the benefits and risks associated with dams.
On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam in southeastern Idaho failed, releasing water at an unprecedented rate and resulting in the loss of 11 lives and significant damage to surrounding communities.
The tragedy led to major improvements in dam safety practices across the Bureau of Reclamation. Today, Reclamation’s dam safety program uses advanced monitoring, engineering analysis and regular inspections to ensure dams operate safely and do not pose unacceptable risks to people, property or the environment.
#DaySafetyDay #TetonDam #Reclamation
ALT Individual wearing a heard had standing in front of a kiosk of an artistic graphic of the former Teton Dam site.
ALT A high angle view of the aftermath of the Teton Dam failure. Photo taken in 1976.
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May 30
As Electrical Safety Month comes to a close, it is a good reminder that routine maintenance helps support safe and reliable power generation. Proactive attention to electrical systems helps keep infrastructure operating safely, efficiently and reliably yearround.
At Hoover Dam, electricians use a bucket truck to access and clean high-voltage transformer insulators. Dust and environmental buildup can interfere with equipment performance and increase the risk of electrical issues if left unaddressed.
Regular insulator cleaning helps improve performance, support reliable power flow and protect critical infrastructure that serves millions across the region.
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May 29
At the Make the Lake Great Again Roundtable hosted by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Acting Commissioner Scott Cameron emphasized the Trump-Vance Administration and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring the Great Salt Lake.
Reclamation has invested in science, modeling, monitoring and habitat restoration across the basin. That work includes the Great Salt Lake Basin Study and the Integrated Plan, which provide shared science to guide long-term decisions.
We remain committed to supporting Utah’s leadership and advancing a resilient future for the Great Salt Lake.
ALT Calm lake reflecting a blue sky with scattered clouds and distant mountains on the horizon.
ALT A meeting is underway in a conference room with several people seated around black-draped tables facing a speaker at a podium. A man in a suit stands at the podium addressing the group, while attendees sit with name placards, water bottles and hats in front of them. Large bird artwork hangs on the walls, and audience members are visible in the foreground listening to the discussion.
ALT Two men sit on an airboat in a shallow lake or wetland under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Both are wearing green hats that read “MAKE THE LAKE GREAT AGAIN” and light blue button-down shirts. The man on the left wears a navy blazer and holds hearing protection, while the man on the right wears sunglasses and smiles toward the camera. A large airboat propeller and protective cage fill the background, with calm water and mountains visible in the distance.
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May 29
We’re cutting more red tape to make hydropower more reliable and affordable for communities across the West. ⚡💧
The Bureau of Reclamation now has a way to streamline routine hydropower maintenance and help non-federal partners add hydropower at existing facilities.
Less paperwork. Faster upgrades. Stronger service for millions of people.
Read more: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
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May 27
A recent repair project at Heart Butte Dam demonstrated how teamwork and Bureau of Reclamation expertise can protect critical infrastructure while reducing costs.
Crews from Reclamation’s Dakotas Area Office and Technical Service Center repaired deterioration on the dam’s right outlet works wingwall using in-house force account labor instead of a larger construction contract.
The project restored the structure, supported reliable dam operations and saved significant costs. Reclamation employees completed the work for less than $50,000 compared with contractor estimates that reached hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Projects like this highlight Reclamation’s commitment to safe, reliable and cost-effective water infrastructure.
#Reclamation #TSC
ALT Final repair of wingwall.
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May 26
Something exciting is underway at Hoover Dam!
Together with our partners at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Bureau of Reclamation is helping kick off the “Road to America 250” in a big way. A massive American flag, stretching nearly the size of a football field, now hangs across the face of Hoover Dam, marking the start of a special celebration.
Each evening, Hoover Dam will glow in red, white and blue, giving visitors an early look at a patriotic display that will continue to grow as we approach July 4.
Join us in this historic celebration between now and July 4 to see the display in person and get a preview of what is still to come.
Plan your visit: ow.ly/oRLC50Z4pjz
#RoadToAmerica250 #America250 #LasVegas #HooverDam #Reclamation
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May 25
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The Bureau of Reclamation recognizes their sacrifice and reflects on the freedoms made possible through their service.
Today, we pause in gratitude and remembrance.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Reclamation
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May 22
The powerful Memorial Day weekend tradition, “Fly Your Flags Over Hoover Dam,” will take place Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Hoover Dam. 🇺🇸
The Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club launched this annual ride in 1994, and 32 years later, it continues to grow. The 2.5-mile procession begins on the Arizona side of Hoover Dam and crosses the dam on its way to the Boulder City Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Whether you are riding or watching from the roadside, this annual tradition leaves a lasting impression on all who experience it.
Thank you to all who served and to those honoring loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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May 22
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Technical Service Center is improving client communication and coordination through a new Building Information Modeling program. The program enhances 3D visual coordination of data and assets, helping teams better plan, collaborate and manage projects.
#TSCFridayFunFacts #Reclamation
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May 21
The Bureau of Reclamation is investing approximately $52 million from The Hoover Dam Post-Retirement Benefit Fund to support critical infrastructure upgrades and strengthen hydropower reliability at Hoover Dam.
As prolonged drought and lower Lake Mead elevations continue to affect hydropower generation, this funding will help advance key improvements, including up to three new widehead turbines designed to operate at much lower lake elevations. Once complete, the upgrades could restore up to 160 megawatts of hydropower capacity.
These investments will help strengthen grid reliability and ensure Hoover Dam continues providing renewable power to communities across Nevada, Arizona and California.
Read more: usbr.gov/newsroom/news-relea…
#HooverDam #Reclamation
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